Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is also known as maniac-depressive disorder and describes a category of mood disorder. It is a state in which mania and depression both the features are present. This disorder is classified into bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia.

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder:

Euphoria

Poor judgment

Aggressive and intrusive behavior

Increased energy

Restlessness

Increased sexual drive

Decreased need for sleep

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Difficulty in concentrating

Drug abuse

Unrealistic beliefs in one’s abilities

Sadness

Feeling of worthlessness

Despair

Decreased energy

Suicidal thoughts

Nervousness

Remorse, Irrelevance

Sleep problems

Eagerness problems

Unintentional weight gain or loss

Tiredness

Loss of interest in daily actions

Lack of desire for sex

Difficulty making decisions

Petulance

Chronic pain without a known cause

Medication for Bipolar Disorder:

Mood stabilizing medications

Atypical antipsychotic medications

Antidepressant medications

Psychotherapy

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder:

Well there is no cure of this disorder; if the patient is given proper treatment then he/she can gain better control on this disorder and related symptoms.